Posted November 10, 2026
What to Look Forward to at Media Now 2027
Looking for a summer experience that builds real-world skills, sparks creativity and introduces you to people who share your interests? Journalism summer programs give high school students the chance to explore their passions, try something new and make connections along the way.
Media Now is a four-day summer journalism camp at Drake University, bringing students together for hands-on learning, new experiences and plenty of opportunities to grow. Here’s what past campers have to say about what makes it worthwhile.
Build Skills You Can Take Beyond Camp
One of the best parts of Media Now’s journalism summer program is the chance to learn by doing. At Media Now, students explore different areas of journalism through classes and journalism workshops designed to put skills into practice.
One camper shared, “I learned a lot about how to lead a productive staff.” Another reflected on their experience in design class, “I learned how to edit efficiently. I loved it.”
Whether you’re already involved in your school publication or just starting to explore, our journalism workshops offer a chance to build confidence and discover new interests.
Find Your People
Trying something new can feel intimidating, especially when you don’t know anyone. But the connections students make are a big part of the Media Now experience.
Making new friends is another highlight of the Media Now experience. As one camper put it, “I ended up making a lot of friends!” Others pointed to meeting new people as one of their favorite parts of camp.
That sense of community is what makes our summer journalism camp about more than what happens in the classroom. Students meet peers with different backgrounds and perspectives, all interested in learning and creating together.
The friendships made at Media Now can extend well beyond the summer. Students leave with connections to other aspiring journalists who share their interests, understand their experiences and encourage them to keep learning. Even after camp wraps up, those relationships can continue through shared interests, future opportunities and a lasting connection to the Media Now community.
Make Learning Fun
Here at Media Now, we take “make learning fun” very seriously. One student told us, “I was expecting a lot of class time, but the activities really made the experience much more fun.”
The balance of hands-on learning, shared activities and time with new friends is part of what makes our journalism summer program memorable. As a journalism and media camp, Media Now gives students the opportunities to explore their interests while enjoying the summer camp experience.
Make Media Now 2027 Your Summer
Ready to build your skills, meet other student journalists and try something new? Join us at Media Now, a journalism and media camp where you can learn, create and connect with students who share your interests.
Media Now 2027 takes place July 6-9 at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa. Registration opens January 2027!
